Matthew 16:24 - New American Standard Bible 1995 with Strong Numbers

Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Then Jesus said to His disciples, If anyone desires to be My disciple, let him deny himself [disregard, lose sight of, and forget himself and his own interests] and take up his cross and follow Me [cleave steadfastly to Me, conform wholly to My example in living and, if need be, in dying, also].

American Standard Version (1901)

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Common English Bible

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “All who want to come after me must sayno to themselves, take up their cross, and follow me.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Then Jesus said to his disciples: "If anyone is willing to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.